 The Guardian | Greek election: A test for the euro zone Washington Post Greek voters go to the polls Sunday to elect a new government. It's possible that the outcome of this election could determine whether Greece stays in the euro or not. This means the fate of Europe â€" and the global economy â€" just might hang in the ... Greeks go to the polls in vote that could shake Europe Greeks vote in critical election Ballots open for critical Greek election |
 NDTV | A look at the main Greek party leaders Businessweek By NICHOLAS PAPHITIS Opinion polls indicate seven parties will likely enter Greece's Parliament in Sunday's election. Here are sketches of the main candidates: The US-educated economist, whose party won an inconclusive victory on May 6, ... Polls open in crucial Greece election Greeks vote in critical election, with euro membership in the balance As Greeks Head to Polls Again, a Fear That No One Will Win |
 ABC News | Egypt tenses for new president after vote Reuters By Alastair Macdonald and Edmund Blair | CAIRO (Reuters) - A second day of voting on Sunday will deliver Egypt's first freely elected president, though the country faces renewed tension whether he is a former general from the old guard or an Islamist ... Egypt votes in final day of presidential election 1st day of polling in Egypt presidential run-off closes Votes cast in Egypt's first free presidential poll |
 New York Times | As Greeks Head to Polls Again, a Fear That No One Will Win New York Times ATHENS â€" Greeks head to the polls on Sunday for the second time in two months with a pervasive sense of dread that any government that comes to power will fail to resolve the political and economic turmoil that threatens the country's future â€" and the ... Greece holds key elections over EU bailout Greek election: A test for the euro zone Greeks prepare to vote in crucial election |
 Telegraph.co.uk | France seeks 120 bln EU package, euro bonds later Reuters | PARIS, June 17 (Reuters) - France wants the European Union to agree before the end of 2012 on growth-boosting measures worth 120 billion euros, the weekly Journal du Dimanche said on Sunday, citing a proposal circulated by France ahead of an end-June ... Make-or-Break Summit Looms as EU Preps for Greek Fallout Germany's Merkel urges Greek commitment to austerity German Rectitude Has Its Risks |
 CBS News | UN observers halt operations in Syria CBS News (CBS News) The escalating violence in Syria has now forced United Nations observers to suspend their operations there. The deteriorating situation has all the hallmarks of a civil war. The UN mission in Syria began badly nine weeks ago, ... UN suspends observer mission in Syria amid escalating violence UN observers in Syria suspend patrols Violence runs high in Syria as UN observers suspend activities |
 NEWS.com.au | UN suspends observer mission in Syria amid escalating violence Washington Post BEIRUT â€" The United Nations suspended its monitoring mission in Syria on Saturday because of the rapidly escalating violence there, leaving a UN peace plan for the country in tatters and raising fears that a slide into all-out civil war may be ... UN observers suspend operations in Syria UN observers in Syria suspend patrols New Syria massacre looms as UN suspends operations |
 CBC.ca | 1 dead as Radiohead stage collapses ahead of Toronto concert CBC.ca A stage at Toronto's Downsview Park has collapsed in advance of this evening's scheduled Radiohead concert, killing one person and injuring at least three, one seriously. Calls came in to emergency crews at about 4 pm ET and at least one ambulance was ... Stage collapses before Radiohead concert One dead, three injured in Toronto stage collapse ahead of Radiohead concert One dead after Radiohead concert stage collapses in Toronto |
 Toronto Star | UN suspends Syria monitoring due to rising violence msnbc.com The suspension of activity inside Syria by UN observers may signal the chance for a peaceful resolution to the country's conflicts is slipping away. By NBC News and news services Updated at 12:55 pm ET: United Nations monitors in Syria have suspended ... UN observers in Syria suspend patrols UN suspends observer mission in Syria due to uptick in violence Why the UN suspended ineffective observer mission in Syria |
 Globe and Mail | Syria poses too much of a risk for observers, UN chief in Syria says CNN (CNN) -- The United Nations on Saturday suspended its monitoring mission in Syria due to intensifying violence, sending a strong indication that prospects for peace are failing. "There has been an intensification of armed violence across Syria over the ... Why the UN suspended ineffective observer mission in Syria UN observers in Syria suspend patrols Syria peace plan suffers another blow as UN suspends mission |
 New York Times | UN Suspends Syria Mission, Citing Increase in Violence New York Times CAIRO â€" The United Nations said Saturday that it was suspending its observer mission in Syria because of the escalating violence, the most severe blow yet to months of effort by the United Nations to negotiate a peace plan and prevent Syria's descent ... Why the UN suspended ineffective observer mission in Syria Syria peace plan suffers another blow as UN suspends mission UN Suspends Syria Mission |
 Voice of America | Low Turnout for Egyptian Presidential Run-Off Voice of America CAIRO - Voting in Egypt's presidential election got off to a slow start Saturday, the first of two days of balloting to select either an old guard candidate, an Islamist, or neither one. Former prime minister Ahmed Shafiq and the Muslim Brotherhood's ... Egypt's military ruler orders parliament dissolved Where revolution began, Egyptians choose future in divisive vote 'Brotherhood claims Mursi in lead with 69% of Egypt votes' |
 New York Times | With Revolution's Fate at Stake, Egypt Votes on President New York Times CAIRO â€" Egyptians lined up Saturday to pick the first president since the ouster of Hosni Mubarak, choosing between a stalwart of the old secular autocracy and a veteran of its Islamist opposition, even as a power grab by Egypt's ruling generals ended ... 'Brotherhood claims Mursi in lead with 69% of Egypt votes' Egypt's presidential election: Facts about the historic post-Mubarak vote Army out in force as Egypt goes to the polls |
 Globe and Mail | Where revolution began, Egyptians choose future in divisive vote Globe and Mail Here, where Egypt's 25th of January Revolution began, the people are enormously proud of the role they played in establishing democracy in the country, regardless of who wins this weekend's presidential election. It was on Jan. Egypt's presidential election turns toxic amid anger over 'stolen revolution' Egyptians vote for president with political transition in turmoil Egyptians choose new president amid political chaos |
 The Guardian | Egypt's presidential election turns toxic amid anger over 'stolen revolution' The Guardian A few young Egyptians are sitting innocently in a cafe when an ominous, English-speaking stranger appears at the door. Instinctively, they invite him to join them and waste no time bemoaning the state of the nation â€" complaining of high prices, ... Egyptians vote for president with political transition in turmoil Egypt votes to choose successor to Hosni Mubarak Egyptian Presidential Vote Begins |
 Christian Science Monitor | Egyptians vote for president with political transition in turmoil Christian Science Monitor Egyptians are casting their final votes today and tomorrow for president. The runoff election comes just days after a court ruling dissolved parliament, increasing the power of the military. By Kristen Chick, Correspondent / June 16, 2012 An election ... Egyptian Presidential Vote Begins Egyptians Stage March Protesting 'Soft Military Coup' In upscale Cairo suburb, many vote for the revolution |
 CTV.ca | As Egyptian town votes, a glimpse of the revolution spurs longing for the past Christian Science Monitor In a town that was once a Muslim Brotherhood stronghold, many Egyptians are voting for former Mubarak ally Ahmed Shafiq in today's presidential election because they say life has been harder since the revolution. By Kristen Chick, Correspondent / June ... Egyptians begin voting in pivotal runoff election Egyptian Presidential Vote Begins Egypt votes to choose successor to Hosni Mubarak |
 Telegraph.co.uk | In Egyptian town, a glimpse of the revolution spurs longing for the past Christian Science Monitor In a town that was once a Muslim Brotherhood stronghold, many Egyptians are voting for former Mubarak ally Ahmed Shafiq because they say life has been harder since the revolution. By Kristen Chick, Correspondent / June 16, 2012 Islam Abdel Raheem used ... Egypt starts latest round of voting in presidential race Egyptians vote in presidential election Egypt votes to choose successor to Hosni Mubarak |
 msnbc.com | 'Hard-line but pragmatic': Steely conservative next-in-line to Saudi throne dies msnbc.com Hassan Ammar / AP Saudi crown prince and interior minister Nayef bin Abdul-Aziz al-Saud drinks coffee and welcomes Gulf Arab leaders taking part in the Gulf Cooperation Council summit on May 14. By msnbc.com staff and news services RIYADH, Saudi Arabia ... Saudi Crown Prince Nayef, next in line to throne, dies Saudi Crown Prince Nayef has died |
 BBC News | China launches space mission with first woman astronaut BBC News By Jonathan Amos Science correspondent, BBC News China has launched its latest manned space mission - whose crew includes its first female astronaut, Liu Yang. The Shenzhou-9 capsule rode to orbit atop a Long March rocket from the Jiuquan spaceport on ... China launches rocket carrying its first female astronaut China puts its first woman astronaut in orbit Chinese astronauts blast off on historic mission |
 The Guardian | Japan's Prime Minister Orders Restart of Two Nuclear Reactors New York Times TOKYO â€" Brushing aside widespread public opposition, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda ordered the reactivation of two nuclear reactors at a plant in western Japan on Saturday, making it the nation's first plant to go back on line since the crisis ... Japan's LNG, oil demand to remain strong after reactor restarts Japan approves resumption of nuclear power operations Japan approves reactor restarts, more seen |
 Voice of America | Egyptians Vote After Night of Protests Voice of America Egyptians go to the polls Saturday and Sunday in a polarizing presidential race already fraught by controversial court decisions. Whoever wins the runoff will preside over a country with neither a constitution defining his powers, nor an effective ... Egypt starts presidential election run-off Egypt votes to choose successor to Hosni Mubarak Polls open in Egypt amid political chaos |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Polls open in Egypt amid political chaos CNN Cairo (CNN) -- Egyptians started casting their ballots Saturday in a presidential runoff that pits two candidates whose platforms are at the crux of the country's political chaos. On one side, an Islamist backed by the political arm of the Muslim ... Egypt starts presidential election run-off Egyptians begin voting in run-off presidential vote Egypt votes to choose successor to Hosni Mubarak |
CTV.ca | Egypt starts voting in run-off presidential vote Jerusalem Post By REUTERS, JPOST.COM STAFF Polling stations open, offering Egyptians stark choice between conservative Islamist Morsy, former top military officer Shafiq; Panetta calls Tantawi on eve of election, urges swift political transition. Egypt votes to choose successor to Hosni Mubarak Polls open in Egypt amid political chaos Egypt presidential elections: Mohamed ElBaradei warns of 'new emperor' |
